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| CSS releases new album |
| 2008-07-18 09:14:09 |
Brazilian pop/rockers CSS’ second album Donkey arrives July 22, and they’ve created more of the catchy, energetic, and fun sound that their fans love. Mark ‘Spike’ Stent (Madonna, Bjork,U2) mixed the tunes for the band that’s already had the highest charting single ever from a Brazilian act. One change for them is bassist’s Ira departure; drummer Adriano takes over on [...]...
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| Southern rock cruise sets sail |
| 2008-07-17 08:23:20 |
Southern rock fans may want to clear their calendar for Jan. 8 - 12 2009, as the Simple Man Cruise ship leaves Miami for a private island in the Bahamas. On board will be Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, and Blackberry Smoke. Guests can expect round-the-clock concerts, jam sessions, karaoke parties [...]...
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| Underwater Music Fest reaches depths |
| 2008-07-14 21:30:56 |
Can you fathom an Underwater Music Festival? The Florida Keys hosted the annual tradition this past weekend, and this year’s theme was the ‘eel-ection’. 500 divers partied as a radio station broadcast music underwater for four hours, piping tunes to speakers beneath boats at a coral reef, such as Jimmy Buffett’s “Son of a Son of a Sailor,” [...]...
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| Yellowjackets add guitarist for new CD |
| 2008-07-12 23:34:02 |
Jazz group Yellowjackets have been recording for 28 years now, but their latest album Lifecycle is the first in 15 years that includes a guitarist - Mike Stern. Mike’s resume reads like a history of jazz, as he’s played with Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, David Sanborn, etc., and he adds an edge [...]...
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| Rockin’ in the church |
| 2008-07-12 13:19:50 |
LiveNation handles the most rock shows in the US, and many of their newest venues answer to a higher authority: churches and synagogues have become popular concert spots.
One good example is Washington DC’s Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, where UK chart-topper Adele recently perfomed, and rockers Grizzly Bear will appear in August. The acoustics, intimate setting, [...]...
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| Jackyl’s Dupree goes solo |
| 2008-07-10 08:05:16 |
Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree has a new solo album, the second release under his name. Jesse’s known as the chainsaw-slinging, outspoken singer for platinum-selling Jackyl, but he’s also a TV/film producer and leader of Mighty Loud Entertainment.
Motorcycling inspired the new CD Rev It Up And Go-Go, which has 15 tracks that range from [...]...
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| R&B stars on new George Duke CD |
| 2008-07-08 09:10:26 |
Keyboard player George Duke has released over 30 albums in his career, and appeared on hundreds of other jazz/r&b/pop CDs. So it’s not surprising that some big-name friends turned out for his new album Dukey Treats , due August 26. Look for vocals from Howard Hewett, Jonathan Butler, Teena Marie, and Rachelle Ferrell.
One theme of the album [...]...
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| Unreleased Hendrix album on the way |
| 2008-07-08 08:13:21 |
38 years after his death, another Jimi Hendrix recording has been uncovered, this time by Stephen Stills. Jimi managed to record with many musicians during his 28 years, and some material from Stills & Hendrix is already available. As Stills was going through a stack of recordings form the ’70s, he found the forgotten tape [...]...
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| 2,000 guitar players for one song |
| 2008-07-02 14:44:35 |
It’ll be a new Guinness World Record, one that was probably held prior by Blue Oyster Cult. 2,052 guitar players met in Concord CA Tuesday and all performed ‘This Land Is Your Land’, easily topping the record for most guitarists performing a song actually held by 1,000 players last year that played ‘Smoke On [...]...
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| Grascals invade your TV |
| 2008-07-02 13:04:15 |
There’s a new album from The Grascals called Keep On Walkin’ due July 15, and the bluegrass stars will be showing up on TV alot to promote it. Look for them July 4 on CMT’s Southern Fried BBQ; July 5 on CBS’ Saturday Early Show; later that night on CMT’s Southern Fried Flicks; and [...]...
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| It’s not all doom for Tom Waits |
| 2008-06-29 21:59:28 |
When singer/song-writer Tom Waits saw a policeman walk on-stage during his perfomance in El Paso Thursday, he assumed the worst. “She was dead when I got there,” he said (a joke, we hope!). Turns out that the officer and a city councilwoman were giving the Grammy winner a key to the city, which Waits said [...]...
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| VH1 has Mandela’s rockin’ birthday |
| 2008-06-28 20:50:04 |
Today Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday was celebrated with an all-star concert and charity fund-raiser, which will air on VH1 this Monday night June 30. Look for performances by Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Josh Groban, Annie Lennox, Queen + many more. Proceeds benefit Nelson’s charity 46664 ; airtime Monday is 9 pm EST....
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| Return of The Verve |
| 2008-06-26 10:55:51 |
The Verve have finished a new album Forth due August 19, their first since 1998’s smash record from the ’Bittersweet Symphony’ band. A European tour is already underway (which NME mag rated ‘astonishing’), and the first single ‘Love Is Noise’ is on the airwaves, at their MySpace page, or test-drive it below....
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| New Sam Phillips album + tour |
| 2008-06-22 13:38:10 |
Singer/songwriter Sam Phillips, (the female, not the guy who discovered Elvis) has an interesting new CD Don’t Do Anything, and will head out on a national tour, also. This is her eighth album, and it’s off to a flying start. Influential station KCRW had the single ‘Little Plastic Life’ as #1, and Robert Plant [...]...
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| ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ turns 100 |
| 2008-06-17 14:09:32 |
1908 was a notable baseball year: it was the last time a Cubs team won a World Series, and it was the debut of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’, which still gets played at every game during the seventh inning. Lyric writer Jack Norworth never went to a game until 1940.
ESPN’s Baseball Tonight is celebrating [...]...
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| Symphony for the Grateful Dead |
| 2008-06-13 09:07:20 |
August 1 is Jerry Garcia’s birthday, and it’s also the date for the first live performance of ‘Dead Symphony #6′ , an orchestral tribute to the Grateful Dead. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gets the honor of playing composer Lee Johnson’s work that’s been ten years in the making. The piece includes movements dedicated to [...]...
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| Guitar returned to George Jones…after 46 years |
| 2008-06-13 08:18:05 |
It was 1962; country music legend-to-be George Jones was on stage in Ft. Worth TX, when two teenagers who needed some beer money lifted his 1957 Martin guitar. They then sold it for the huge sum of $10 to Larry Berry, who soon realized that it might belong to Jones (a strap with George’s name [...]...
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| Bluegrassers 23 North release new album |
| 2008-06-10 08:13:14 |
Today is the national release date for the new CD from 23 North called Garden In My Heart, their second album on the Anaphora Music label. Original gospel bluegrass songs are featured, and the CD displays their trademark lively beats and nimble finger-picking on tunes like ‘He’s Coming’ and ‘He’s My Shield’, along with some [...]...
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| Elfman sings one on ‘Wanted’ soundtrack |
| 2008-06-08 23:03:11 |
Oingo Boingo fans, take note: writer/singer Danny Elfman has a new soundtrack score album (not surprising), and this one includes a rock tune with him singing lead (very surprising). Danny’s been Hollywood’s main man for musical score since Beetlejuice in 1988, creating for over 40 movies like Batman, Spiderman, and Mission Impossible.
But most of Danny’s [...]...
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| Canadians losing it over losing hockey theme |
| 2008-06-07 23:46:48 |
For the past 40 years or so, a TV show called Hockey Night In Canada has used a distinctive theme song that Canadians apparently can’t live without, as news of its last spin has set off a national uproar. The Canadian Broadcasting Corp and the song’s writer Dolores Claman have been at odds over their [...]...
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| Projekt Revolution tour keeps adding acts |
| 2008-06-04 14:45:47 |
Rock band Linkin Park started the Projekt Revolution tour a few years ago, including some rap acts along with some big-name rockers. The show has grown into a two-stage happening, and this year’s version has just added Busta Rhymes to the bill. Busta recently recorded with Linkin Park, making the first single ‘We Made [...]...
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| Concerto for Turntables ? |
| 2008-05-31 21:12:43 |
Yep, that’s the name of a new concerto written by Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of one of the greatest 20th century classical composers. On June 19, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra will partner with UK star DJ Beni G to perform the blend of hip-hop, club and classical music.
It’ll be one of three shows [...]...
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| Alabama singer goes solo |
| 2008-05-28 13:04:35 |
Country music mega-group Alabama’s lead singer Randy Owen will release his first solo record called One On One this November, and look for his first single in June. Randy’s written most of the songs, and John Rich of Big & Rich is producing.
Alabama had a #1 album in 2006, but otherwise haven’t had [...]...
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| Jazz gets a new awards show |
| 2008-05-26 17:21:50 |
June 29 is the date for the first International Jazz Awards, an ambitious new black-tie red-carpet affair in Beverly Hills. They promise to “celebrate over a hundred years of jazz. It will enthrall a worldwide audience by featuring star hosts, scintillating dance numbers, and live performances.”
The event is directed by Louis Horvitz, who [...]...
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| Zune has the new N.E.R.D |
| 2008-05-26 13:59:29 |
It’s been four years since hip-hoppers N.E.R.D, the group made up of producing stars The Neptunes + 1, released an album. This year, they’ve toured with Kanye, and June 10th will see a new CD called Seeing Sounds. Microsoft’s Zune (their iPod knock-off) already has the new single ‘Spaz’ for sale.
Also, the band will offer more exclusive songs [...]...
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| Wu-Tang helps chess/hip-hop link |
| 2008-05-23 18:03:28 |
Last year, a new org called The Hip-Hop Chess Federation hosted its first chess tournament, recognizing the game unifies people, and “provides invaluable life lessons such as patience, personal accountability, focus, and emotional intelligence.” Many stars volunteered, such as rapper Casual, film-maker Kevin Epps , and chess master Vinay Bhat. Cities around the country [...]...
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| Death Cab hits #1 |
| 2008-05-22 10:34:06 |
The new Death Cab for Cutie album Narrow Stairs has deservedly hit the top spot on the chart, as they somehow keep their indie credibility intact on a major label. It’s the first #1 for the band named for a Bonzo Dog Band tune.
If you can’t see them at the Sasquatch Fest this [...]...
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| Bonnaroo fest on TV |
| 2008-05-20 13:57:31 |
The mega-fest Bonnaroo happens June 12-15 in Manchester TN, and this year for the first time will be televised. Fuse.TV has signed a three-year deal to carry six hours of content, with some being on-demand, that includes interviews, backstage stuff and a Best of Bonaroo show of highlights from earlier years.
Over 100 acts will be [...]...
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| Rockin’ at the … Denny’s ? |
| 2008-05-17 21:41:17 |
Denny’s restaurant has decided that rock’n'roll is where the late-night eaters live. So they’ve started Adopt-A-Band, where they provide free meals, promotional support, and concert after-parties for local bands like Foxy Shazam, Endeverafter, and Take The Crown. The menu’s also been spiced up for the rock crowd.
Look for the Denny’s Lounge at next [...]...
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| New Thomas Dolby DVD |
| 2008-05-15 08:03:15 |
Thomas Dolby came onto the music scene in the early ’80s, showing immediately that he was as talented as anyone. After a few amazing synth-pop albums, he faded into obscurity, doing film scores and running his software business. But June 10, a deluxe live CD & DVD The Sole Inhabitant will hit retail, which [...]...
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| Mandolin master is only 16 |
| 2008-05-11 19:15:55 |
That’d be Sierra Hull, maybe the best mandolin player heard at any age, and she’s only 16-years-old. Her third album Secrets is now released and some big-time bluegrass stars wanted to join the band: Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Dan Tyminski, and another teenage phenom, her banjo partner Cory Walker. She’s also become quite a singer.
Look for her [...]...
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| Wynonna, Norah, Celine record for moms-to-be |
| 2008-05-05 13:10:25 |
An all-star line-up has donated songs for Stork Tunes: Songs For A Happy Birth Day, a new CD designed to help mothers during labor, but just about anyone can enjoy these songs. All proceeds go to the March of Dimes, and contributing artists include Wynonna, Celine Dion, Dixie Chicks, Norah Jones, Kenny Loggins + more.
We’ve blogged before [...]...
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| New Maroon 5 & Rihanna remix |
| 2008-05-05 09:05:41 |
Pop star Rihanna was ‘honored’ to pair up with Maroon 5 for a new single, a remix of M5’s ‘If I Never See Your Face Again’. The song will appear on upcoming re-issue releases for both acts: Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad due June 17, and M5’s It Won’t Be Soon Before Long in July. If [...]...
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| Ludacris’ WeMix.com for stars-to-be |
| 2008-05-02 11:04:10 |
If you want a shot at becoming a hip-hop star or just want to listen to some new artists, try out WeMix.com, a new site formed by platinum rapper Ludacris and TV show creator Matt Apfel. Artists can upload their own song, beats, or lyrics, and then collaborate, offer feedback, and vote for favorites. The [...]...
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| Home Depot guy is new Boston singer |
| 2008-05-02 10:02:11 |
Rock band Boston had been in search of a new singer after Brad Delp’s untimely death, and a friend of Tommy DeCarlo, a Depot">Home Depot credit manager in Charlotte NC, urged him to send a note to Boston guitarist Tom Scholz. He did, and as Scholz’s wife played Tommy’s karoake versions of Boston tunes, Scholz said “I know Brad’s voice, [...]...
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| King’s X & Extreme seeking opening acts |
| 2008-05-01 11:12:42 |
These two hard-rockin’ acts are pairing up for a tour this summer, and The Rock’n'Roll Fantasy Camp is providing the opening act by hosting a competition where ‘different bands can come and try out’, says King’s X singer Doug Pinnock. He seems a little fuzzy on details, but the tryouts may turn into a TV [...]...
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| Dusty’s back |
| 2008-05-01 09:34:17 |
Mary O’Brien, aka Dusty Springfield, appeared over 20 times on US singles charts beginning in the ’60s. She died in 1999, but her sultry voice is enjoying a revival lately. This year, Shelby Lynne has recorded Dusty’s songbook for her latest release Just A Little Lovin’, and now comes news that two different biopics are in the works, one starring Nicole Kidman [...]...
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| Willie & Wynton get bluesy |
| 2008-04-30 08:50:03 |
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis may seem like an odd combo, but the two recorded a blues-influenced album together at Lincoln Center last year, and July 8 will see the release of Two Men With The Blues. The pair also touch on gospel, big band, jazz, and other styes, as Wynton describes the sound as [...]...
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| Coldplay returns with new album & free song |
| 2008-04-29 10:51:41 |
Multi-platinum group Coldplay’s new CD Viva La Vida is due out June 17, and the band is in a giving mood, offering a free single and a free concert also. ‘Violet Hill’ can be downloaded from their site for one week beginning today, and UK magazine NME is giving away a 7″ vinyl of the tune and [...]...
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| If you see a giant flying pig… |
| 2008-04-29 09:36:35 |
Then you may not be dreaming. A usually credible source is reporting that Roger Waters’ 2-story floating pig that he featured at this past weekend’s Coachella show has escaped. Or run away. Or flown the coop.
If you think you’ve seen a flying two-story pig, this could be your lucky day (in spite of what you [...]...
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